Tag Archives: music

Beacon of Light

Posted on January 22, 2023 by stfleming

Q: How many musicians does it take to change a lightbulb? A: A-one, a-two, a-one, two, three, four! Explanation: There are many, many jokes that start ask, “How many ________ does it take to change a lightbulb? You can do … Continue reading →

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Three Sheets to the Wind

Posted on June 12, 2022 by stfleming

Q: Why did the composer only compose while lying in bed? A: Because he was composing sheet music! Explanation: A composer is someone who writes music. Two of the most famous composers are Mozart and Beethoven. Years ago, when composers wrote … Continue reading →

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Musical Teeth

Posted on November 2, 2016 by stfleming

Q: What musical instrument is found in the bathroom? A: A tuba toothpaste. Explanation: A ‘tuba‘ is a large musical instrument, a brass instrument, that plays very low notes when you blow into it. A tube of toothpaste is, well, toothpaste … Continue reading →

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Hare Raising

Posted on October 10, 2015 by stfleming

Q: How do you paint a rabbit purple? A: With purple hare spray! Explanation: Hair≠ Hare but they sound the same. Hair is on your head and sometimes people use hairspray to keep their hair in place. Hare is an animal similar to … Continue reading →

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Llama Llama 2

Posted on September 17, 2015 by stfleming

Q: What’s a llama’s favorite movie? A: Llamadeus! Q: What do you call a very fast llama? A: A Llamaghini! Explanation: Both of these jokes play with the word llama: the first changes Amadeus into Llamadeus; the second changes Lamborghini into Llamaghini. Many jokes in … Continue reading →

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Hay, there!

Posted on August 19, 2015 by stfleming

Q: What did the farmer say when his hay started blowing away? A: Hay, come back! Explanation: Hay is grass that has been cut, dried, and stored for use as animal food, especially for cattle, horses, goats, and sheep. “Hey” is a word … Continue reading →

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Fish Song

Posted on July 19, 2014 by stfleming

Q: How are fish and music the same? A: They both have scales! Explanation: Fish scales are the outer part, the skin, of a fish. Musical scales are a series of notes that go up or down (there are many types of musical … Continue reading →

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The High Notes

Posted on January 29, 2013 by stfleming

Q: Why did the music teacher need a ladder? A: To reach the high notes. Explanation: Ahh, yes! The high notes! When one goes up, like in an airplane or up a ladder, one is going up higher. The child … Continue reading →

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